On 15th December 2010 the boiler is seen being lifted from the frames of 6233 Duchess of Sutherland.
There is still evidence of snow in the foreground which had delayed the lift by a week.
Photo: Paul Wood

Friday 14th January saw the frames being lifted on the Matteson jacks and the leading bogie, pony truck and driving wheelsets removed.
Photo: Kate Smith

The size of the wheelsets is clearly seen when out from the frames.
Photo: Kate Smith

Tuesday 18th January 2011 saw the boiler loaded onto a low loader (J. C. Balls & Sons) for the journey to the LNWR boiler shops in Crewe.
Photo: Kate Smith

The boiler seen on the low loader of J.C. Balls & Sons shortly after arriving at LNWR, Crewe on Wednesday 19th January 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood

Slowly, the boiler is lifted from the low loader
on Wednesday 19th January 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood

The boiler is now seen being lowered onto a well wagon after being turned onto its side to enable easy access to the crown stays and to make the task of removing the tubes easier. Wednesday 19th January 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood

The drivers are seen in the West Shed workshops.
They are in the process of being cleaned prior to repainting. They are to be reprofiled at Tyesley during
February / March. 25th January 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

An unusual view of the cylinders.
25th January 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

Before the axleboxes can be re-metalled they are being baked to remove all ingrained oil and grease to ensure the white metal will adhere properly.
25th January 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

The pistons await attention.
25th January 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

Here we see the inside motion, again awaiting attention.
25th January 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

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A view of the boiler from the smoke box end clearly showing both tube plates after the tubes have been removed. It has been found that the tube plates are in excellent condition. 7th February 2011.
Photo: Simon Towell

Work in progress, with the removal of the
crown stays. 7th February 2011.
Photo: Simon Towell

After being removed from the frames, the tender
tank is in the air waiting for a low loader to reverse
underneath it. The tank is to have a new base and
splashers fabricated and fitted at Hill & Webster
of Ashbourne, Derbyshire. 11th February 2011.
Photo: Simon Towell

The tender frames stand in the workshops at West Shed awaiting attention. 18th February 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood

6233's cab in the workshops. 18th February 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood

From left to right: pony truck, pony truck wheelset,
leading bogie frame, leading bogie wheelsets and
furthest away the 3 driving wheelsets.
18th February 2011. Photo: Paul Wood

One of many new brake gear bushes being turned on
one of the lathes at West Shed.
18th February 2011. Photo: Paul Wood

Newly turned pins and bushes.
18th February 2011. Photo: Paul Wood

6233's chimney.
18th February 2011. Photo: Paul Wood

The trailing wheelset joins its partners on a low loader.
18th February 2011. Photo: Paul Wood

The wheelsets leave the West Shed on a very cold and
wet Saturday morning. They are departing for Tyseley
where they are to be re-profiled.
19th February 2011. Photo: Paul Wood

Many hours have been spent on cleaning the
locomotive frames to prepare them for painting prior
to the wheelsets being refitted on their return from
re-profiling. Here we see volunteers hard at work
on 19th February 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood

After arrival at Hill & Webster, the tender tank bottom has been removed.
Photo: Simon Towell

The new tank bottom sheet of steel being prepared to receive new splashers and various other items before
being welded to the base of the tender tank.
Photo: Simon Towell

The new splashers being fabricated.
Photo: Simon Towell

A very unusual view of the inside of the tender tank.
Photo: Simon Towell

This photograph of the boiler taken at Crewe on Saturday 26th February clearly shows that the crown stays have all been removed.
Photo: Paul Wood

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A time lapse film of the re-wheeling!
11th May 2011.
Photo's / film: Paul Wood

With the frames raised on the Matteson
jacks, the driving wheelsets are rolled into
position so that the frames can be lowered
down onto them. 11th May 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood

Here we see the frames lowered so that the
axlebox stays can be fitted. 11th May 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood

With the stays fitted, the frames are
lifted with the wheelsets to allow fitting
of the springs. 11th May 2011.
Photo: Paul Wood

During a shunt at the West Shed to
position 6233's tender frames between
the Matteson jacks, the opportunity was taken
to photograph the rolling chassis of 6233
after having been re-wheeled, including
leading bogie and pony truck. The cab has
also been temporarily reunited with the frames.
16th May 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott

The tender frames are seen after having
been lifted.
19th May 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott

The boiler superheater elements
have arrived at West Shed.
27th May 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

Simon Scott and Nigel Barber are
fitting the new outside drivers side
piston, and are seen here carefully
guiding the piston rings into position.
27th May 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

The cleaning and painting of the
tender frames has begun.
28th May 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

Work is progressing well at Crewe with
6233's boiler in the air once again. This
time it was to turn the boiler over onto
its other side to allow more work to be
carried out on 22nd June 2011
Photo: Mark O'Brien

The manifold has been removed from
the boiler and is being stripped down for
assessment. 27th June 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

Here we see the top feed studs being
removed so that the face can be machined.
27th June 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

Both small and large tubes have been
delivered to Crewe and are awaiting fitting.
27th June 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

Here we see that the dome studs have
been removed to allow the
face to be machined.
27th June 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

All of the backhead faces can be seen
having been machined.
27th June 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

Meanwhile back at the West Shed work
continues. The pistons and valves have
been refitted. 28th June 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

The tender wheelsets have been cleaned
and prepared, soon to be returned into the
frames. Meanwhile, the tender frames are
between the jacks having been cleaned and
painted. Pipework is being fitted in readyness
for the tank to be refitted. 28th June 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

A view across the workshops. Soon the
locomotive frames will replace the tender
between the jacks for work to continue so
that the boiler can be reunited as soon as
it returns from Crewe. 28th June 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

Friday 1st July saw the frames of 6233 moved
back between the jacks on road 3 in the
workshop at the West Shed. Here we see
them being slowly shunted on road 2, under the
watchful eye of Trust engineer Simon Scott
towards the head shunt.
Photo: Paul Wood

Not long afterwards we see the frames entering
West Shed on road 3.
Photo: Paul Wood

After passing through the West Shed Museum
large exhibits hall they arrive in the workshop
once more.
Photo: Paul Wood

The cleaning and painting of the vast array of
parts continues, here we see one of the younger
members of the team hard at work. 2nd July 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

Another of the Trusts young volunteer
cleaners at work. Some of the brake gear
can be seen behind him which has been
cleaned and is in the process of being
painted. 2nd July 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

An unusual view of the frames taken through
the cab. 2nd July 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

The tubing of the boiler has commenced.
6th July 2011
Photo: Mark O'Brien

Here we see the first flue tube in the process
of being fitted.
8th July 2011
Photo: Mark O'Brien

With an audience, John Riley works
on the drain cocks.
16th July 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

The tender spring hangers and associated
items receive a coat of paint.
16th July 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

Meanwhile, work on the extension to
the 21" gauge demonstration track
makes progress with a wagon load
of ballast being unloaded.
16th July 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

With the boiler now turned the correct
way up, this view plainly shows the
small tubes.
Photo: Simon Scott

Looking from inside the firebox.
Photo: Simon Scott

The boiler is now completely retubed, here
we can see that the large, or flue tubes
are present .
Photo: Simon Scott

New foundation ring rivets have been fitted.
Photo: Simon Scott

Here we see newly fabricated shoulder patches
being fitted to the outer firebox wrapper.
Photo: Simon Scott

With the patches in place, the drilling is
about to commence prior to the fitting
of the patch screws.
Photo: Simon Scott

The crown stays are now in the
process of being fitted.
Photo: Simon Scott

Wednesday 3rd August saw the tender tank
re-united with the frames.
Photo: Simon Scott

The fitting of the crown stays is underway.
Photo: Simon Scott

The crown stays are seen here being
nutted and caulked.
Photo: Simon Scott

Here we see the firebox tubeplate with the
tubes having been expanded and are
awaiting beading.
Photo: Simon Scott

The corner patches await patch screws.
Photo: Simon Scott

The patch screws are now fitted and are to
be sheared soon.
Photo: Simon Scott

The water space in the tender is
being painted with bitumen.
Photo: Declan Reilly

Monday 26th September - the boiler
underwent a hydraulic test at Crewe.
The pressure gauge reads 330psi
indicating that the boiler has passed this
test and is ready for a steam test in the
very near future.
Photo: Simon Scott

Today, Monday 3rd October, 6233's boiler has
passed her steam test with flying colours and
will be returning to the West Shed on
Tuesday 11th October.
Photo: Malcolm Baker

With the boiler due back imminently, work
continues at the West Shed. Here we
see the tender which has just received a
further coat of primer. 8th October.
Photo: Declan Reilly

The cab has been removed from the
frames again. It is to be rubbed down and
primed shortly. 8th October.
Photo: Declan Reilly

Support coach no. 99041 is also
receiving attention. Here the 'business
end' of the vehicle has had a new floor
fitted and is being painted. 8th October.
Photo: Declan Reilly

The boiler leaves Crewe Heritage Centre
on the morning of 11th October.
Photo: Simon Scott

A few hours later at the West Shed,
the boiler has been craned off the
low loader and has been lowered onto
accommodation bogies early afternoon
on 11th October.
Photo: Simon Scott

With the boiler now inside West Shed,
temporarily occupying the space where
46203 Princess Margaret Rose is
normally seen, work has already
commenced with the fitting of the
crinolines. Insulation and cladding
are to be fitted next before returning
the boiler to the frames.
12th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

Having been rolled outside, the
insulation material is being applied.
12th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

More progress!
12th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

13th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

13th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

14th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

14th October 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

 

Cladding almost ready!
14th October 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

The two sections of cladding left off
will be fitted after the boiler has been lifted into
the frames.
14th October 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

A number of fittings need to be reunited
with the boiler/smokebox before being
lifted into the frames.
15th October 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

The new paint is being applied to the
parts of the boiler cladding that will be
inaccessable once in the frames.
15th October 2011
Photo: Malcolm Baker

The boiler has been lifted off the
accommodation bogies. Here we see
it being positioned over the ashpan
to enable fitting.
17th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

With the ashpan fitted, the
boiler has been lifted into
the frames.
17th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

Much progress has been made
with the refitting of backhead fittings.
18th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

The cab has now been fitted.
21st October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

The superheater elements have now
been fitted.
26th October 2011
Photo: Simon Scott

The team of boiler smiths who worked
on the boiler pose in front of their
completed project prior to it being
loaded for the journey to the West Shed
on 11th October 2011.
Photo: Simon Scott

Looking like a Princess Coronation
Class Locomotive again! 46233 is
pictured on the morning of the 31st
October 2011, the cladding has been
completed and her nameplates refitted.
It is going to appear that the overhaul
has slowed down soon as the work that
is to be done is likely hidden inside
the loco. Be assured that the pace of
the overhaul will continue to be
un-relenting!
Photo: Simon Scott

The regulator and anti foaming
screen have been fitted.
Photo: Simon Scott

Work progresses.
3rd November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

The smoke box with a coat of undercoat.
3rd November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

One side of the tender with
undercoat applied.
3rd November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

3rd November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

3rd November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

Preparation for painting.
8th November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

Barrie Wheatley working on the new
smoke box door to ensure a perfect
seal is achieved .
19th November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

John Lowe working hard on
rubbing down the undercoat on
the tender side in preperation
for the next coat.
19th November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

Declan Reilly is seen here working
on the coal pusher cover.
19th November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

A view from the public viewing
gallery. 19th November 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

Friday 2nd December 2011.
46233 Duchess of Sutherland passes
her steam test successfully.
Photo: Paul Wood

The tender has received a further
coat of paint.
15th December 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

Support coach 99041 is seen on the
jacks in the West Shed workshop. The
bogies have been removed for servicing.
15th December 2011
Photo: Paul Wood

 

Support coach no. 99041 bogies
being overhauled. 5th January 2012
Photo: Paul Wood

Bob Timmins makes a start on the
application of the tender crest.
Photo: John Stiles

Photo: John Stiles

Job done!
Photo: John Stiles

A craftsman at work!
Photo: John Stiles

46233 stands at Swanwick station during
the first day of running in.
5th January 2012
Photo: Paul Wood

Now well in to her running in period,
we see some action on the footplate.
12th January 2012
Photo: Peter Hewitt

Since completing the running in period successfully,
46233 has had much attention to the completion
of many small jobs. The painting in to BR Green
is now complete. Here we see the smoke
deflectors being fitted in readyness for the 'Roll-Out'
on Saturday 3rd March 2012 .
2nd March 2012 Photo: Paul Wood

Roll Out day saw many photographers
visit the West Shed for the photographic
opportunity .
3rd March 2012 Photo's: Paul Wood

The following day, Monday 5th March,
and pressure is raised to test all four
safety valves as part of the VAB acceptance
examination. Photo: David Hipkiss

Duchess of Sutherland ready for a
mainline test run on 15th March 2012.
Photo: Declan Reilly

At Swanwick junction, 46233 Duchess of Sutherland
waits for the road to be set to make the journey
to Codnor Park junction to join the mainline for the
second mainline test run on 27th March 2012.
Photo: Declan Reilly

Captured at Trowell Junction on 27th March 2012
on her way back to West Shed, 46233 is seen
during her second mainline 'light engine' test run
Photo: Sam Bythway

The final examination required before 46233
was awarded her mainline accreditation was
a 'loaded test run'. This was carried out by the
running of 'The Night Owl' tour on 29th March 2012.
Here we see 'Duchess of Sutherland' passing
Rugeley on the outward leg after departing
Derby and on her way to Crewe.
Photo: Andrew Edkins

46233 stands in platform 12 after arrival at
Crewe. She was to be serviced and turned prior
to hauling the return working of 'The Night Owl'
loaded test run on 29th March 2012.
Photo: Declan Reilly

With the 'Heavy General' overhaul of
46233 'Duchess of Sutherland' complete the
workshop at the West Shed now awaits the
next project.
Photo: Paul Wood

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